3h ago
Flight Dynamics Engineer
Saratoga, CA
$50k-$200k / year
full-timeseniorSpace technology
🛠 Tech Stack
💼 About This Role
You'll develop and maintain flight dynamics software for a sustainable LEO satellite network. Your work will directly impact constellation design, orbit maneuver strategies, and space situational awareness. You'll collaborate with GNC, Software, and Operations teams to bridge Earth and space with cutting-edge satellite technology.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Develop and validate in-house flight dynamics software for orbit propagation and maneuvers
- Perform studies using STK for flight dynamics and mission analysis
- Design and automate orbit maneuver strategies for constellation operations
- Architect and deploy collision avoidance and space situational awareness strategies
📋 Requirements
- Master's degree with 5 years experience or PhD with 3 years in Aerospace, Software, or Mathematics
- Deep knowledge of orbital mechanics for LEO constellations
- Experience with STK or equivalent (GMAT, FreeFlyer)
- Software development in C/C++, Matlab, and Python
✨ Nice to Have
- Experience with orbit determination algorithms
- Knowledge of spacecraft systems and constellation design constraints
- Experience with mission analysis including coverage and link budgets
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 🚀 Work on cutting-edge space technology
- 🌍 Sustainability-focused mission
- 💡 Collaborative and innovative culture
- 🏢 Onsite role in Saratoga, CA
- 💰 Competitive salary range
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